Since I’ve completed ALC/DLC2, would I still need a P status to get promoted if I make points in a star MOS?

2023-06-04T02:47:05-04:00

If I’m alc / dlc2 complete would I still need a p status to get promoted if I make points in a star Mos?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2023 3:16 AM

2023-06-04T03:16:19-04:00

Contact one of these three gentlemen... they are very knowledgeable in Military related questions/issues.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 4 at 2023 5:51 AM

2023-06-04T05:51:25-04:00

A star MOS essentially means it has infilled positions and is a priority for the Army. It gleans certain benefits, like getting a seat in a required course, it does not waiver the promotion board unless it has changed again.

You should want to attend the board anyway. It is a test of character, your presence, military bearing, baseline knowledge, all in front of your CSM and other Senior NCOs.

Response by COL Randall C. made Jun 4 at 2023 8:59 AM

2023-06-04T08:59:05-04:00

Yes.

The only NCO promotions that occur without a promotion board recommendation are those that are for certain ranks within MOSes that are in a special promotion category (CMF 18, 37F, etc.), if the Soldier meets the mandatory list integration criteria for TIG/TIS, or in some unique circumstances (rectifying a error, facility commander can waive a board appearance for hospitalized Soldiers, etc.)

As CSM Darieus ZaGara stated, a STAR MOS is a management tool for the Army. Basically, these are MOSes that more Soldiers would have been promoted, but not enough were eligible. STAR MOSes are still required to meet all eligibility criteria for promotion (cutoff scores, appropriate PME and board recommendation).